Site Logistics Shift Coordinator

Dow; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company in Fort Saskatchewan seeks a Site Logistics Shift Coordinator to lead a team and ensure operational safety and compliance. The role requires a minimum of 10 years in industrial experience along with a High School Diploma. Responsibilities include mentoring team members and managing daily operations while prioritizing safety and collaboration. This position offers competitive pay and benefits as part of a commitment to employee well-being.

Benefits

Market-competitive base pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for personal growth and development

Paid time off for family care and volunteering

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in industrial/manufacturing.
• Ability to work legally in Canada (no sponsorship available).

Responsibilities

• Acts as an on-shift team leader and technical coach.
• Ensures compliance with policies and standards.
• Coordinates work tasks within the crew.
• Drives safety behaviors and compliance.
• Acts as emergency response leader.

Skills

Safety Mindset

Understanding Customer Needs

Teamwork

Initiative

Time Management

Technical Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Diploma in Power, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering Technology or related field

Job description

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Site Logistics Shift Coordinator located in Fort Saskatchewan (AB, CAN).

The Shift Coordinator acts as an on‑shift team leader, providing subject matter guidance and coordinating work of others. The Shift Coordinator oversees the daily activities of operational employees including helping set priorities for the team to ensure completion of essential tasks. As a leader, they foster a work environment with a high level of integrity and strong safety focus that embraces inclusion, diversity, innovation, sustainability, continuous improvement, and empowerment.

Requires skills and expertise in a range of processes, procedures, and systems, and technical expertise within an operational process. The Shift Coordinator is held accountable for the on‑shift safety performance of the operating facilities. They understand the plant/department strategy, value added activities, and day to day operations. The Shift Coordinator also serves as the unit’s on‑shift Immediate Response Leader.

Responsibilities

• Acts as technical coach and mentor for team members. Provides support for training by sharing experiences, technical skills, and knowledge for team members with less experience.
• Ensures compliance with Dow policies and standards.
• Manages and optimizes work related tasks within the crew.
• Drives focus and proper use of operating discipline, work processes/integration, and flexibility.
• Coordinates and supports completion of work in alignment with other departments such as Maintenance, Lab, Quality.
• Drives a strong personal safety and process safety behaviours to achieve EH&S goals and ensure compliance with regulatory and permit requirements.
• Provides motivation, explanation, and context to the crew and drives a facility and safety performance (eg: housekeeping, quality).
• Uses technical expertise to help resolve emergencies or plant upsets with other team members.
• Ensures that process issues are documented and communicated to Run Plant and Technical Advisor as required, and ensures that additional technical expertise is sought when appropriate (TA’s, RPE, PCE).
• Issues safe work permit in all areas.
• Uses technical skills and knowledge to assist Improve Engineers with project information.
• Knows the business model and strategy for facility. Explains to operations how the plant fits into the business and corporation.
• Works with plant and TES resources. Monitors progress to ensure maintenance activities are completed as planned.
• Acts as an immediate response leader in the event of an emergency. Ensures that the immediate response process is followed.
• Responsible for reporting any emergency at site.
• Participates in key isolation of energy source activities.

Your Skills

• Safety Mindset: Consistently prioritizes health, safety, and environmental standards in all tasks.
• Understanding Customer Needs: Actively listens and anticipates customer requirements to deliver tailored solutions.
• Teamwork: Collaborates effectively with colleagues to achieve shared goals and drive results.
• Initiative: Proactively identifies opportunities and takes action without waiting for direction.
• Time Management: Efficiently organizes tasks and meets deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates strong ability to use computer applications and apply Dow policies and procedures accurately.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience of industrial/manufacturing experience.
• A diploma in Power, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering Technology (or related field) OR a Power Engineer (3rd/4th class) certificate is preferred.
• A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including any type of permanent residency support.

Additional Notes

• This position is located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market‑competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well‑being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
• Competitive retirement program that may include company‑provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial‑goals.
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role‑based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non‑birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one‑stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On‑site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon‑neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high‑growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer‑centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available at www.dow.com.

At Dow, diversity and inclusion are inherent in our work environment. We are committed to building a vibrant, diverse and talented employee base – and helping each employee grow and develop as part of Dow's inclusive global community. Dow has an accommodation process in place to support employees with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1‑833‑My Dow HR (833‑693‑6947) and select option 8.